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<blockquote data-quote="Softwind" data-source="post: 1215350" data-attributes="member: 13893"><p><strong>Tenth Episode (Nov 02), part two</strong></p><p> </p><p>Skylar clears a path for Athena as the gnome strides purposely forward, eyes intent on her orc opponent. Like magic, two zombies crumple to the ground before her, as she almost absent-mindedly swings her mace to collapse a skeleton before her. Athena’s motions slow the closer she gets to the necromancer, the combat of wills almost palatable. The normally sedate cleric’s eyes show her indignation, anger and righteous fury at the perversion this, spit, creature has brought into existence. Just a few feet further…..</p><p> </p><p>Fear replacing glee, the orc screams, and turns to run. Tombit, at the ready, leaps upon the knees of the cloaked figure, causing him to stumble. Genoa, her sling stones depleted, appears almost as if by magic, and attacks with her scimitar, opening a gash across the back muscles of the orc. Skylar’s arrow finds its mark in his shoulder. Timber bites at the Achilles tendon, and feels the satisfying *crunch* of tendon and bone separating. Brynn leaps forward, his last opponent felled by Grimnyr’s axe (much to the latter’s bemusement – “Slow, HAH!”) but his blade swings high as the orc crumples, screaming and clawing at his injured back </p><p> </p><p>Somehow, the group manages to not slay the necromancer outright, but subdues him and begins questioning him, in his native tongue. At first, the creature remains silent, with groans the only thing escaping between clenched teeth. But when Timber, at Genoa’s request, steps upon the orc’s chest and brings his toothy maw to the creature’s throat, he begins to talk. Under questions, he reveals he was a once follower of Kelemvor, but converted to an unnamed power when his proclivity to the undead came up. He had been the nominal leader of the forces at Brightstone Keep, until the party had neatly killed them all. The resulting fires dealt too much damage to many of the corpses, and he was only able to salvage some to add to his undead forces. In his anger and haste, he neglected to count on the strength of the party. At this, he begins cursing the party, his voice cut short, literally, by Grimnyr’s axe. </p><p> </p><p>Shocked, the party looks at the elder dwarf, who meets their gaze levelly. “Orc’s don’t need no reason for killin’,” was his reply. Further words are stalled as the town clerics *finally* arrive, in time to heal those needing it, and perform last rites on those who no longer had worldly concerns. Refreshed by the healing powers, the party examines the remains of their opponents. Many of the bodies carried nothing, although the “fresher” of the corpses were still wearing funerary or adventuring gear. Apparently the orc had neglected to loot in his hurry for revenge. And the orc himself carried a fair amount of rough gems, mined perhaps near Brightstone Keep. The group splits the loot with the town, having once again removed a threat to the people of Merikest. (Although they felt ashamed at missing an enemy in the surrounds of the Keep).</p><p> </p><p>A somber Reg comes out to survey the damage, and assess the remaining town forces. His grim look strikes daggers into the heart of the matronly Athena especially, but he says not a word. A moment later, he quietly thanks the group for their assistance, and turns away, his posture slumped. Tombit, wishing to say something, is forestalled by Brynn, who silently shakes his head in negation. They watch the town sheriff return to his office, and the paperwork therein. The party does not envy the man and the work that lies ahead. How does one explain to a widow or an orphan or a sibling why daddy or brother won’t be coming home again?</p><p> </p><p>Grim, they return to the Prancing Pony, to call for as much hot water, harsh scrubbing pads, and strong drink as they can find coin for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Softwind, post: 1215350, member: 13893"] [b]Tenth Episode (Nov 02), part two[/b] Skylar clears a path for Athena as the gnome strides purposely forward, eyes intent on her orc opponent. Like magic, two zombies crumple to the ground before her, as she almost absent-mindedly swings her mace to collapse a skeleton before her. Athena’s motions slow the closer she gets to the necromancer, the combat of wills almost palatable. The normally sedate cleric’s eyes show her indignation, anger and righteous fury at the perversion this, spit, creature has brought into existence. Just a few feet further….. Fear replacing glee, the orc screams, and turns to run. Tombit, at the ready, leaps upon the knees of the cloaked figure, causing him to stumble. Genoa, her sling stones depleted, appears almost as if by magic, and attacks with her scimitar, opening a gash across the back muscles of the orc. Skylar’s arrow finds its mark in his shoulder. Timber bites at the Achilles tendon, and feels the satisfying *crunch* of tendon and bone separating. Brynn leaps forward, his last opponent felled by Grimnyr’s axe (much to the latter’s bemusement – “Slow, HAH!”) but his blade swings high as the orc crumples, screaming and clawing at his injured back Somehow, the group manages to not slay the necromancer outright, but subdues him and begins questioning him, in his native tongue. At first, the creature remains silent, with groans the only thing escaping between clenched teeth. But when Timber, at Genoa’s request, steps upon the orc’s chest and brings his toothy maw to the creature’s throat, he begins to talk. Under questions, he reveals he was a once follower of Kelemvor, but converted to an unnamed power when his proclivity to the undead came up. He had been the nominal leader of the forces at Brightstone Keep, until the party had neatly killed them all. The resulting fires dealt too much damage to many of the corpses, and he was only able to salvage some to add to his undead forces. In his anger and haste, he neglected to count on the strength of the party. At this, he begins cursing the party, his voice cut short, literally, by Grimnyr’s axe. Shocked, the party looks at the elder dwarf, who meets their gaze levelly. “Orc’s don’t need no reason for killin’,” was his reply. Further words are stalled as the town clerics *finally* arrive, in time to heal those needing it, and perform last rites on those who no longer had worldly concerns. Refreshed by the healing powers, the party examines the remains of their opponents. Many of the bodies carried nothing, although the “fresher” of the corpses were still wearing funerary or adventuring gear. Apparently the orc had neglected to loot in his hurry for revenge. And the orc himself carried a fair amount of rough gems, mined perhaps near Brightstone Keep. The group splits the loot with the town, having once again removed a threat to the people of Merikest. (Although they felt ashamed at missing an enemy in the surrounds of the Keep). A somber Reg comes out to survey the damage, and assess the remaining town forces. His grim look strikes daggers into the heart of the matronly Athena especially, but he says not a word. A moment later, he quietly thanks the group for their assistance, and turns away, his posture slumped. Tombit, wishing to say something, is forestalled by Brynn, who silently shakes his head in negation. They watch the town sheriff return to his office, and the paperwork therein. The party does not envy the man and the work that lies ahead. How does one explain to a widow or an orphan or a sibling why daddy or brother won’t be coming home again? Grim, they return to the Prancing Pony, to call for as much hot water, harsh scrubbing pads, and strong drink as they can find coin for. [/QUOTE]
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